Except When They Don't by Laura Gehl
"This book encourages kids to practice self-acceptance and embrace all kinds of play in a lighthearted and cheerful way." --School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEWThis rhyming picture book encourages children to celebrate their individuality and lets them know that it's okay to play with whatever toys they want to!
Girls perform to fairy songs.
Boys play football all day long.
Boys yell, "Boo!" and run away.
Girls like kittens and ballet.
Except when they don't.
Children are often told by many different people about what toys they're supposed to play with, what interests they should have, and who they should be simply because of their gender. This stereotype-breaking book invites children to examine what they're told "boy" and "girl" activities are and encourages them to play with whatever they want to and to be exactly who they are! This book is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance.
Laura Gehl is the author of several award-winning picture books, including One Huge Pair of Underwear (Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended Title, International Literacy Association Honor Book, Booklist Books for Youth Editors' Choice); the Peep and Egg series (Parents' Choice Recommendation, Amazon Editors' Pick, Children's Choice Book Award Finalist); and I Received a Chicken for My Birthday (Kirkus Beacon). Laura, her husband, and their four children live in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781499808049 |
| ISBN 10 | 1499808046 |
| Title | Except When They Don't |
| Author | Laura Gehl |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little Bee Books |
| Year published | 2019-05-21 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |